How To Use Scrubs ~ Reader Query

Christine L asked:  Please educate me on how to use a scrub! I've never bought one because I just don't know how to use one lol. See I always use a loofah anyway with body wash, so am I supposed to put some of the scrub on the loofah and use it before the body wash or after?? Also am I supposed to leave it on for a bit?? Helpp!!

♥

I think many people still don't know how to use a scrub. An ex-roommate of mine actually used it as a face/hand wash! :)

How To Use ~ Wet face/body first and then take appropriate amount of scrub. Spread it all over face/body, gently massage for about 2 mins- I prefer using my hands -  and then rinse. For body, I usually shower first, with a body wash using a loofah, rinse, and then use the scrub as mentioned.
*** When you're going to shave: Use scrub before shaving, not after. Skin is too sensitive after shaving. The razor actually glides on more easily after scrubbing. Sometimes when I run out of shaving foam, I use a scrub instead of soap. I read somewhere that soap isn't good for shaving- something about the lather clogging the hair follicles...ya, something like that.

How much to use?

• Face: 1-2 pea-sized amount. 
• Body: Depends on how much meat you have going on =D. I use about 2 tablespoons of The Body Shop Body Scrubs.

Whether to leave scrub for a while before rinsing:
Body scrubs- Not so much, coz most times my wet fingers start pruning (which is like nails on blackboard for me...ahhh! Sorry!) and all I wanna do is get dry right away! But I like to leave face scrubs for a minute or two (like a face mask) before rinsing - if I have time, otherwise rinsing immediately is just fine + you can run your hands on your soft, smooth, satiny skin ASAP! :)

♥ Cynthia Z ^.^

Frills On The Poolside ~ OOTD

I don't usually get to click outfit photos here, coz it's kinda dark inside the house even during daytime (I don't like flash!) and it's so hot outside + who'll click? The guards downstairs? I don't think so! You know what type they are. But while on vacation my (impatient) hubby was there, so I had to turn on the sweetness:

• I wasn't smiling that time! Once more, please.
• My leg should face the other way! Once more, pleeese.
• Please crouch down and then click so I look taller =D
• This time of just my shoes, okay? I love you.

And then some more hehe. So, here are some pics on the rooftop poolside of our hotel in Kuala Lumpur:

The Body Shop Body Butter Duo ~ Sweet Pea & Macadamia

What is the one known trait of a Gemini? Being two-faced. If you have been reading my blog from the start, you'd have noticed a cycle- I have to have 2 or more of the same thing. Even with these duos, I had to get 2, see? I'm never satisfied with just one (I mean things, not people ;)). Can you imagine having 2 mothers or 2 husbands?! I'd go insane! =D

When I first laid eyes on The Body Shop Body Butter Duos, it was like a little bulb inside me lit up. Twin language? Hehe.

So, what's the deal with TBS Body Butter Duo? Basically, this twin pot contains two types of moisture: a light cream for where skin needs less hydration and a rich cream for drier areas like elbows and knees. In my case, feet too.

Majolica Majorca Puff de Cheek ~ Macaron For Your Cheeks

These were the very first things I bought from Watsons on the first day in KL. I'm so in love with these uber-cute dahlings ~ the bows on the puffs...the macaron tin packaging...the shades. When things look this adorable, it's better to play without any rules, don't cha think? 

Puff de Cheek blushes are from Majolica Majorca's Sugary Trap Spring 2011 Collection.

I got Strawberry Macaron & Apricot Macaron (Other 2 shades available: Peach Macaron & Vanilla Macaron.)

Vacation HAUL

Hi guys, apologies for the lack of posts, but I'm happy to say that I'm back in Bharat. Very happy to be back! Honestly I got tired of shopping (really!) It was, like, "Shop woman, shop, or you'll miss out on something! Go into Sephora again now! It doesn't matter that you went there yesterday and the day before that. Go!"

Okay, some of you have been waiting for a big haul post, so here it is:

Blushes: Benefit- Bella Bamba, Dandelion, Hoola. Bobbi Brown Cabo Coral Pot Rouge, Lancome Butterflies Fever Blush, Baviphat California Scandal Multi Action Color Balm (2 shades), Majolica Majorca blushes (2 shades), Etude House Angel Kiss Lip & cheek color, Top Shop Cream Blush

Etude House Missing U Hand Cream

Just a quick post to tell you that I'm Missing You!

Birthday Eve Outfit ~ Black & Yellow

Please excuse the blurry pics. I got my hair curled temporarily. Doesn't my face look rounder?

Those shoes killed my feet! I kept a lot of padding behind, but they were still loose =\

Packing Makeup For Travel/Vacation

I'm packing for a vacation right now, so just want to do a quick post to show you what all I carry.

Husband: "I'm telling you, honey, pack very light this time. I am telling you, you don't wanna go over the limit." *Rolls eyes* As if I don't know that.

So here are all the makeup products I'm taking with me:

Primer ~ Majolica Majorca Skin Lingerie Pore Cover. I like this coz it's non-greasy

Foundation ~ Revlon Colorstay Oily/Combination. Coz I'm going to hot & humid countries, I want a matte finish foundation.

Concealer ~ MAC Studio Finish Concealer, Laura Mercier Undercover Pot

Powder ~ The Body Shop Loose Powder

Colorbar Nail Lacquers ~ Lemon Drop, Teal & Greige

I bought 3 new nail polishes from Colorbar last week. The first is real, the last two are names I made up for the boring numbered ones.

Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara ~ Helps Eyelashes Grow Longer?

A mascara that helps eyelashes grow. Hmm...can you imagine my reaction when it first came out? I am so the perfect lab ra....I mean candidate for this ;)

About Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara By Fabulash:
The first Revlon mascara that helps lashes grow stronger while visibly adding length and volume.
-Lash enhancing formula complements the natural growth cycle of your lashes, improving their overall appearance and conditioning with each use.
-Get lashes that look instantly longer and lusher and will also grow stronger day after day
-Oversized lash-extending brush
-Ophthalmologist tested
Claims ~ 96% saw instantly longer, more lush lashes.

Shade ~ Blackest Black.

Me In Etude House ~ The Barbie Store

I got more than one email asking me about that picture on the right there below the labels. They wanted to know where I got it from and if I could send them the link to the page I downloaded it from. One even said "that Hello Kitty house pic" ;))

Well, I'm proud to say, it is my photo...this is the link lol. I took it in Etude House in 2009 at Berjaya Times Square Mall, Kuala Lumpur. I thought I'd put them up. Actually, I did put a slideshow in 2009 when I just started this blog, so some of you might have seen them. Of course, I removed it after a week or so. I don't know, I was a little paranoid back then.

So here are the pics...enjoy! (Note: They were taken with my old camera, so the quality isn't so good & people were staring at me from outside... it was really awkward.)

FOTD With My Favorite Inglot Green Eyeshadow + Giveaway Status

Green is my favorite color- after pink (the queen.) I used to think it's yellow, but I guess I changed my mind. There are only so many occasions you can wear yellow eyeshadow to anyways, right? But of course I still like yellow.

Btw, Mac Bite of An Apple Blush on my cheeks and Inglot Lip Paint #66 on my lips.

The green eyeshadow I love so much is Inglot Double Sparkle Eyeshadow #475. It is between forest green & emerald with gold sparkle. 

Bourjois Delice de Soleil Bronzers With Cocoa Bean

I crazy about bronzers nowadays and these new Bourjois bronzers look decadent! With ingredients like Cocoa Bean & Elixir of orange blossom, I'm practically drooling. Add these to my never-ending wishlist!

MINERAL MAKEUP BRONZER SUN DELIGHT ~ A POWDER FOUNDATION FOR A FLEXIBLE TAILORED TAN

2 shades to create a natural tan. A clever clamshell packaging so you can use them separately or together depending on your whims and seasons.

Ingredients that are good for the skin:

· Cocoa Bean - sparkle

· Elixir of orange blossom - hydration

-  SPF 15